What is the Martial Law in the Philippines dated from 1972 to 1981?
The Martial Law in the Philippines was implemented in 1972 by Ferdinand Marcos, President of the Philippines. It was a period of military-imposed rule that lasted until 1981. The Martial Law gave the President the power to declare a state of emergency and suspend civil libert and rule by decree. During this period, the government suppressed dissent and opposition, and human rights violations were widespread.